New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5246: Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration and the commissioned corps of the public health service
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5246 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the national oceanic and atmospheric administration and the commissioned corps of the public health service. Primary sponsor: James Skoufis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 11, 2025): SUBSTITUTED BY A6264.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the definition of veteran to include members of the commissioned corps of the NOAA and the commissioned corps of the public health service; expands access to certain benefits to those who served in the commissioned corps of the NOAA and the commissioned corps of the public health service.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Skoufis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 42 |
| Jake Ashby | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | Senate | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- SUBSTITUTED BY A6264
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
- 2ND REPORT CAL.
- 1ST REPORT CAL.742
- REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS